West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School

About West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School is a state primary in Brighton and Hove that currently serves 227 pupils against a capacity of 445, so there is plenty of room to grow. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 49.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and suggests the school plays a key role in supporting a local community with higher-than-typical levels of economic need. Demand for places is strong, however. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 61 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.39. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed overall, families who put it first have a decent chance of getting in. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which can be a practical option for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

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